The Pediatric Nurse Reminds a Group of Parents That Children

question 27

Multiple Choice

The pediatric nurse reminds a group of parents that children differ from adults in that children have: Select all that apply.

• A) A higher metabolic rate
• B) A greater surface area in relation to their weight
• C) Less mature organ systems
• D) Ineffective immune systems
• E) A continuously changing growth and development pattern

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Definitions:

Hereditary

Pertaining to the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

Limbic System

A complex system in the brain involved in regulating emotions, memory, and arousal.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Vigilance

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties, often associated with a heightened state of alertness.